June 2025
College and University Retiree Associations of Canada National Conference
May 21-23, 2025
As part of its 10th Anniversary celebrations, MURA was proud to host the first hybrid national conference of the College and University Retiree Associations of Canada (CURAC), from May 21 to 23, 2025.
The event welcomed over 100 in-person attendees and 20 virtual participants, with simultaneous translation provided for presentations. Attendees enjoyed reconnecting with colleagues, forging new connections, exchanging insights about their associations, and engaging in thoughtful presentations and discussions led by local academics.
The conference, centered around the theme The Well-Being of the Person, the Community, and the Planet, inspired meaningful dialogue and reflections.
Use this link for complete conference information and photos.
Upcoming Events
10th Annual General Meeting
Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 2:30 - 6 p.m.
McGill Faculty Club, Billiard Room. 3450 McTavish
We are delighted to inform members about our upcoming 10th Annual General Meeting (AGM), and we can't wait to see you there! This is not just any meeting – it will be an opportunity to share exciting updates and look forward to a bright future together and more significantly, celebrate MURA’s 10th Anniversary!
Why You Should Attend:
- Exclusive Insights: discuss the annual report, approve the financial review for 2024-25, acclaim the new members of the Board, set the membership fee, vote on the budget for the coming year
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with colleagues, and make new acquaintances, friends.
- Celebration: Join us in a toast to the 10 years of growth and success of MURA – there will be cake!
Don't miss out on this exciting event!
Please use this link to register by Thursday, June 5, 3025.
We look forward to seeing you there and making this AGM the best one yet!
Professor Geitmann was appointed Vice-President, Global Engagement at McGill University, Montréal, Québec, Canada, in October 2024 after serving as Professor of Plant Science, and Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences since 2015. She brings the lived experience of studying and working in six different countries, leadership roles in multinational collaborative research initiatives, and service on panels of international research funding organizations.
Items of Interest
Volunteers needed
Canada Revenue Agency and Older Adults Interview Study
Dr. Celine Latulipe, Professor, Dept. of Computer Science, Faculty of Science, University of Manitoba, is investigating how older adults navigate and use CRA services online, including filing taxes and benefit claims. She is looking for participants who file taxes on behalf of their friends and/or family members.
Part-time positions at McGill for MURA Members
The University occasionally sends MURA information about part-time positions for members. These are casual in nature and do not lead to full-time work.
To be notified about these positions, please send an email to: mura-arum.association [at] mcgill.ca. If you are already on this list, you do not need to respond.
